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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 152.46 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 152.46 and 73.67 is: 101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 152.46 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/152.46 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 152.46 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 11,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,230.97/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.58

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